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College Football: Top 5 QB battles to watch during spring 2022

By Dante Pryor

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Tyler Buchner #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball during the game against the Toledo Rockets at Notre Dame Stadium on September 11, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Tyler Buchner #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs the ball during the game against the Toledo Rockets at Notre Dame Stadium on September 11, 2021 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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November 20, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Max Johnson (14) passes the ball against Louisiana Monroe Warhawks during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
November 20, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Max Johnson (14) passes the ball against Louisiana Monroe Warhawks during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Texas A&M: Max Johnson vs. Haynes King vs. Conner Weigman

The Texas A&M quarterback battle might be the most interesting of the spring because there is no clear front runner. It is hard to imagine bringing in a transfer not to start. Haynes King was set to begin until he was injured against Colorado at the beginning of last season.

Two years in the program and an up and down season by Zach Calzada should give King the inside track to the job, maybe. Then there is five-star incoming freshman Conner Weigman. Head coach Jimbo Fisher does not like to start freshmen, but the talent might be undeniable.

The case for Johnson

Johnson comes into College Station the most experienced of the quarterbacks in camp. He’s played against the same teams the Aggies will play in the SEC West. Johnson played well in a lousy situation at LSU last season and is tested. He’ll also be able to take Fisher’s tough coaching.

The case for King

If King does not get injured, is this even a conversation? King was supposed to be the starter. Should an injury keep you from the starting job? Even if this is a competition, King has been in the program for three seasons and knows the offense. Make no mistake; King does have the tools to be a difference-maker at quarterback.

The case for Weigman

Weigman is third in this race, but he is a five-star with impressive skills. He is a plus in the run game with the ability to throw the ball deep to every part of the field. Weigman lacks experience, however. Don’t expect Weigman to start unless he takes the job.

What should Texas A&M do?

The easy answer is King. He has the most experienced in the offense and was supposed to be the starter last season. Much like the LSU job, coach Fisher and the offensive staff want to see one of these quarterbacks pull away and win the job.

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